Low Carb Soup Recipes Ready In 20 Minutes Or Less

You don't need to rely on a ton of noodles to make your soup hearty.

Image Credit: Svetlana-Cherruty/iStock/GettyImages Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup if you’re hunting for a cozy lunch or dinner. But, if you’re watching your carb intake, you may find yourself at a loss for satiating options — let’s be honest, veggies mixed in hot water don’t make for the most filling dish.

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 But you certainly don't need noodles (or excessive prep time) to make your soup a hearty dish. If you're looking for a simple, low-carb soup to fight off the cold weather, try one of these four recipes.

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1. High-Protein Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup
   
This coconut soup is great for your heart health.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Whether it’s in season or not, this fall-produce-inspired soup is a great low-carb choice and takes only 17 minutes to prepare. With 21 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, that leaves this soup at a total of 19 grams of net carbs.

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 Although coconut oil is high in saturated fat, which can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, the tropical oil has also been shown to boost HDL (good) cholesterol levels, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Coconut oil is also high in lauric acid, a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT), which is linked to helping reduce blood pressure, increasing HDL levels and promoting ketosis.

Get the High-Protein Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup recipe and nutrition info here.

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 Read more: Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie Fudge and Other Keto Recipes for Thanksgiving 

2. Avocado Soup With Shrimp
   
If you're eating low-carb, avocado is a great go-to.

Image Credit: minadezhda/Adobe Stock This soup definitely won’t leave you feeling hungry after lunch! High in protein and high in healthy, unsaturated fat, this chilled soup needs only about 8 minutes to prepare. Not to mention, this recipe packs an impressive 10 grams of fiber (and only 14 grams of net carbs), which will help keep your digestion chugging smoothly.

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 Fiber is a crucial nutrient that can help promote good digestion, control blood sugar levels and may help lower cholesterol levels, according to the Mayo Clinic. Typically, women should shoot for about 25 grams of fiber per day while men should aim for about 38 grams per day.

Get the Avocado Soup with Shrimp recipe and nutrition info here.

3. Cream of Mushroom Soup
   
Cozy up with cream of mushroom soup.

Image Credit: Sarah Pflugradt/LIVESTRONG.COM Soup makes for the perfect comfort food and this creamy mushroom recipe is excellent for a cozy night in. This recipe takes about 20 minutes to prep and is low in both calories and carbs, with just 10 grams. You’ll need a decent amount of ingredients for this dish, though, so make sure to stop at the grocery store before you begin.

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 Kidney beans are a great source of plant protein, providing about 7 grams per half-cup. They also provide about 28 percent of your daily recommended value of fiber and a good amount of potassium, too, which can help counteract the sodium in the soup, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Get the Cream of Mushroom recipe and nutrition info here.

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 Read more: 13 Surprising Vegetarian Sources of Protein

4. Turkey Pumpkin Soup
   
If you're looking for a good night of sleep, try some turkey soup.

Image Credit: Susan Marque/LIVESTRONG.com Prepared with coriander, ginger and pumpkin, this soup is sure to leave your home smelling seasonal and fragrant. This recipe packs 15 grams of protein with only 7 grams of net carbs, making it the perfect keto-friendly dish.

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 If you're debating soup for dinner, this recipe may help promote a good night's sleep. Turkey is high in tryptophan, an amino acid that your body converts into niacin, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Niacin plays a role in helping create serotonin, which is associated with promoting good sleep quality.

Get the Turkey Pumpkin Soup recipe and nutrition info here. Read more: 15 of the Best Lean Animal Proteins

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  references
  
      Harvard Health Publishing: "Ask the Doctor: Coconut Oil and Health"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet"
    
      USDA: "Kidney Beans"
    
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "The Role of Potassium and Sodium in Your Diet"
    
      National Sleep Foundation: "What is Tryptophan?"
       




  references
  
      Harvard Health Publishing: "Ask the Doctor: Coconut Oil and Health"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet"
    
      USDA: "Kidney Beans"
    
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "The Role of Potassium and Sodium in Your Diet"
    
      National Sleep Foundation: "What is Tryptophan?"
    




You don't need to rely on a ton of noodles to make your soup hearty.

Image Credit: Svetlana-Cherruty/iStock/GettyImages

Want more healthy recipes? Download the MyPlate app and get simple, tasty meals and snacks tailored to your nutrition goals.

This coconut soup is great for your heart health.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

If you're eating low-carb, avocado is a great go-to.

Image Credit: minadezhda/Adobe Stock

Cozy up with cream of mushroom soup.

Image Credit: Sarah Pflugradt/LIVESTRONG.COM

If you're looking for a good night of sleep, try some turkey soup.

Image Credit: Susan Marque/LIVESTRONG.com

      Harvard Health Publishing: "Ask the Doctor: Coconut Oil and Health"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet"
    
      USDA: "Kidney Beans"
    
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "The Role of Potassium and Sodium in Your Diet"
    
      National Sleep Foundation: "What is Tryptophan?"